March 1

 Missionary: Faith in Deeds

Toddlers:

Jesus, the Son of God

Lesson: Matt. 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-20, 41-47; 

John 4:46-54

• Who is Jesus? (The Son of God. He lives in Heaven with His Father, God.)

Verse: “[God] loved us and sent his Son” ) 1 John 4:10

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Showed His Glory

Lesson: Matt. 16:21; 17:1-13; Mark 9:1-13

• What if Jesus stayed on that mountain instead of going to the cross and dying for our sin? (He would never pay the price for sin, and we wouldn’t have a Savior!)

Verse: “We have seen [Jesus’] glory” (John 1:14)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg.

1st Grade SS:

King Solomon’s Glory Faded

Lesson: 1 King 3:1-15; 11:1-13

• Why did King Solomon’s glory fade?

Verse: Psalm 25:5

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Application: Help your child memorize God’s Word and recall it in applicable circumstances. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Jerusalem’s Restoration

Lesson: Ezra, Nehemiah

• Everyone sins. What should you do when you sin?

Verse: 1 John 2:1

Theme: God offers us hope and forgiveness when we sin. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered the three returns of God’s People to the Promised Land. God granted His People forgiveness and supplied for the rebuilding of the temple and Jerusalem’s walls. Help your child praise God for lovingly forgiving him or her. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Rises Again

Lesson: John 20; 21

• How do we know Jesus rose again?

Verse: John 20: 20, 21

Theme: The Word defeated death once and for all.

Application: The lesson covered the resurrection of Christ. Jesus’ resurrection brought a new mission for His disciples and for us. Jesus wants us to follow Him and even be willing to suffer for His work on earth. Help your child understand that his or her faith is worthless without Jesus’ resurrection.

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Israel Requests a King

Lesson: 1 Samuel 8-10

Theme: God is the perfect King of all. 

• What are some ways you can submit to God as your King?

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Recite the verse with little to no help.

February 22

 Missionary: Layers

Toddlers: 

Jesus Stopped a Storm

Lesson: Math. 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41

• Why were Jesus’ friends afraid? (There was a huge storm)

• What did Jesus say? What happened to the storm? (Be Still! The strom stopped)

Verse: “I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Caused the Blind to See

Lesson: Mark 10:46-52

• What did Jesus do for Bartimaeus in today’s lesson? (Gave him his sight)

Verse: “Jesus… went about doing good” (Acts 10:38)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

1st Grade SS:

King David’s Kindness

Lesson: 2 Samuel 7; 9

• How did King David show kindness to others?

Verse: Psalm 143:8

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Application: Help your child purposefully seek ways to show lovingkindness to others.

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Esther’s Bravery in Exile

Lesson: Esther

• Why should God’s holy name, or His holy character, encourage you to trust Him your whole life?

Verse: Psalm 33:10, 11

Theme: God’s plans are unstoppable because He is all-powerful.  

Application: This week’s lesson covered the rise of Esther to queen and her courage to stand for God in a foreign land. God responded by delivering His people from certain death. Help your child pray when faced with challenging circumstances.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Redeems

Lesson: John 18; 19

• Why was Jesus’ death different than any other death?

Verse: John 19:30

Theme: The Word provides redemption from sin. 

Application: This lesson covered the arrest and crucifixion of Christ. With His words and actions, Jesus made it unmistakably clear that He went to the cross voluntarily. He chose to die so we might have eternal life. Help your child understand that Jesus bore his or her sin on the cross. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samuel Leads Israel Back to God

Lesson: 1 Samuel 4-7

Theme: God will bless our devotion and respect for Him. 

• How can you show respect and devotion to God this week?

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Create a verse hunt with the verse. Write 1-2 words on a card and hide them around the house. Once all cards have been found, put the verse in the correct order. 

February 15

 Missionary: Layers

Toddlers: 

Jesus Listened to His Disciples

Lesson: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41

• What happened in the story? (A storm came and scared the disciples)

• Why could Jesus stop the storm? (He is God’s Son)

Verse: “I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Cause the Deaf to Hear

Lesson: Mark 7:31-37

• How quickly do the miracles Jesus performs happen? (Immediately)

• What miracle happened in today's story? (Jesus made the deaf-mute man able to speak and see)

Verse: “Jesus… went about doing good” (Acts 10:38)

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

1st Grade SS:

David Said “No” to Revenge

Lesson: 1 Samuel 24; 26

• How did David show faithfulness in God’s plan? 

Verse: Psalm 56:3

• Write the verse on a paper, grab a flashlight, turn off the lights and read the verse by flashlight. 

Application: Help your child believe God always cares and provides. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Daniel’s Historic Interpretation

Lesson: Daniel 1; 2

• How should we respond to God’s sovereign control over kings and history?

Verse: Proverbs 21:1

Theme: God controls history as the sovereign over all. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered Daniel’s refusal to eat the king’s meat and his interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. In both cases, God demonstrated His sovereign power. Help your child ask God for wisdom and strength. Help him or her not fret about the future. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Relates

Lesson: John 15:1-8

• How do I know if I’m abiding in Christ?

Verse: John 15:5

Theme: The Word helps us bear fruit as we abide in Him. 

Application: Jesus instructed his disciples to abide in Him so they might bear spiritual fruit. Jesus used a grapevine to illustrate our need to be connected to Him. Help your child realize the importance of a regular time in God’s Word. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samuel Serves God

Lesson: 1 Samuel 1-3

Theme: God answers our prayers. 

• Create a prayer reminder and use it this coming week. Or create a prayer journal together. 

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Create a word card scramble. Write out the verse on notecards (1-2 words per card) and scramble the cards up. Have the kids help you put the verse in correct order

February 8

 Missionary: Good Churches

Toddlers:

Jesus Made a Boy Well

Lesson: John 4:46-54

• Who made the boy well? (Jesus)

• Why can Jesus do wonderful things? (Jesus is God’s Son)

Verse: “[Nothing is too hard for [God]” (Jeremiah 32:17)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Raised the Dead

Lesson: Mark 5:21-43

• How could Jesus make the girl alive again? (Jesus is the Son of God)

• What does He have power to do? (Heal and give life back to the dead)

Verse: “Jesus said…, I am the resurrection, and the life” (John 11:25)

• Create motions for the verse and practice together.

1st Grade SS:

David’s Giant Faith

Lesson: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 17

• How did God use David in today’s lesson?

Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7

• Create motions for the verse and practice together. 

Application: Help your child use his or her God-given abilities to serve Him. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Judah’s Light Dimmed

Lesson: 2 Kings 22-25; 2 Chronicles 36

• What did the king of Babylon order his men to do to Zedekiah?

Verse: Psalm 32:10

Theme: God shows compassion to the humble. 

Application: The week’s lesson covered Josiah’s reign to the end of the kingdom of Judah. When Josiah heard the newly found Word of God read, he humbled himself before God. Help your child gladly serve others. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Serves

Lesson: John 13; 14

• Why is foot washing not practiced in churches today?

Verse: John 13:34, 35

Theme: The Word shows us how to serve one another. 

Application: Jesus humbly wasted the feet of His disciples. He taught them to love each other by humbly serving each other. He promised to send them the Holy Spirit to help them be faithful. Help your child realize the blessings that come from serving others with humility.

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Ruth’s Devotion and Redemption

Lesson: Ruth

Theme: God faithfully provides for us. 

• What are some ways you have seen God’s provisions for us?

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Write the verse on a notecard and hang somewhere visible to practice together daily.

February 1

 Missionary: Good Churches

Toddlers: 

Jesus Listened to a Father

Lesson: John 4:46-54

• Why can Jesus do things that no one else can? (He is God’s son)

Verse: “[Nothing is too hard for [God]” (Jeremiah 32:17)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Fed a Multitude

Lesson: Mark 6:30-43

• Activity: Show 5 crackers and 2 gummy snacks. Ask your child(ren) if they think this would be enough to feed your family dinner. Divide the crackers and gummies and ask if they are full. Relate this to the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000 with 5 small loaves of bread and 2 fish. 

Verse: “[Jesus] saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them” (Mark 6:34)

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

1st Grade SS:

King Saul Lost His Kingdom

Lesson: 1 Samuel 15:1-29

• Why did King Saul lose his kingdom?

Verse: 1 Samuel 15:22

• Repeat the verse together a few times. Draw a picture to represent the verse.

Application: Help your child seek forgiveness for disobedience.

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

God Answered Hezekiah

Lesson: 2 Kings 18-20; 2. Chronicles 29-32

• What does it mean to have confidence in God? 

• What does it mean to ask for something according to God’s will?

Verse: 1 John 5:14

Theme: This week’s lesson covered Hezekiah’s prayers to God. He praised God in prayer, confessed his sins, and asked for God’s help. Help your child pray regularly.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Gives New Life

Lesson: John 11; 12

• What happens to people after they die?

Verse: John 11: 25, 26

Theme: The Word has power over death and the grave. 

Application: This week covered Jesus’ resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus allowed Lazarus to die so He might raise Him again to the glory of God. Jesus then revealed He is the resurrection and the life. Help your child believe Jesus has resurrection power. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Micah’s Idolatry and Dan’s False Religion

Lesson: Judges 17; 18

Theme: God wants us to worship Him His way. 

• What are some ways you can worship God this coming week?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Recite the verse with little to no help.